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Vaccines and Viruses: A History of Pandemics

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  Wednesday 14 October 2020 by Polio Australia
  Category: Media Coverage, Memories

COVID-19 seems like a contagious virus without parallel, but Australia has been hit by devastating pandemics before. The Spanish flu killed 15,000 Australians in 1919, smallpox decimated the Aboriginal population, HIV/AIDS … Continue reading →

John Tierney visits Sister Kenny’s Memorial

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  Saturday 24 November 2018 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: Memories

Visiting Sister Kenny’s Memorial at Nobby Darling Downs Queensland Dr John Tierney OAM, National Patron Polio Australia Driving back from Brisbane to Newcastle recently, Pam and I took the inland route … Continue reading →

Celebrating the life of Dr Margaret Cooper

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  Saturday 27 October 2018 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: I am a polio survivor, Memories

Dr Margaret Cooper OAM, passed away in hospital on Saturday 27th October 2018. Margaret was a qualified Social Worker, and a staunch, life-long advocate for people with disabilities. She was active … Continue reading →

“Polio Syndrome Bides Its Time”

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  Thursday 5 November 1998 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: Memories

An article featuring Dr Betty Stewart, discussing her experience with Post-Polio Syndrome.

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Historical Photo Gallery

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  Tuesday 8 November 1960 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: Memories

Hover over photographs to view description and click to view larger. Click here to submit your photos to this gallery.

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